How to stop doomscrolling | Karestan Koenen @HarvardPublicHealth
How to stop doomscrolling | Karestan Koenen  @HarvardPublicHealth
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How do we stop doomscrolling?

Karestan Koenen, professor of psychiatric epidemiology and director of the Population Mental Health Lab, says that apps on our phone are designed to keep us scrolling. She recommends replacing screen time with another activity, particularly a hobby that is engaging for both our hands and our brains.
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How to stop doomscrolling | Karestan Koenen

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